What is Sri Lalita Sahasranaam?

In this article, you will learn about the material and spiritual benefits of the Lalita Sahasranaam.

Unlocking Creativity

The Lalita Sahasranaam holds a special place in Devi worship. In its verses, the esoteric concepts of Chakras (energy centers), Granthis (psychic knots), and Kundalini energy are mentioned. The first person to get initiated into Kundalini Sadhana was Maharishi Ved Vyas by his father, Sage Parashar. For 12 years, Muni Vyas meditated on the manifested (Sagun) form of the Divine Mother. In the next 12, he awakened her as Kundalini—his latent energy.

When she rose in him, she untied the knots (granthis) and pierced the chakras. Maharishi Ved Vyas became filled with knowledge and wisdom. Inspired and awakened, he composed the eighteen Puranas and the epic, Mahabharat.

This illustrates the glory of Ma Lalita and the Lalita Sahasranaam, which helps attain both material prosperity and spiritual awakening.

Devi Ma’s Names for Superior Visualisation

The Lalita Sahasranaam enjoys a special status among devotional texts because it was composed by the Vaagdevis (the Goddess of Speech) at the command of Ma Lalita herself. Each name of Ma Lalita praises her many attributes, including beauty, energy, strength, glory, and compassion. These divine names help the Sadhak form a vivid and clear image of the Goddess and experience her divine presence.

Other Benefits of Lalita Sahasranaam

• Sri Vidya Siddha, Om Swami mentions that Mother Divine reveals ‘who she is' through the words of Lord Hayagriva in Lalita Sahasranaam. He points out that his Devi Sadhana included Sri Yantra, Lalita Sahasranaam, and Panchadashi Mantra. These three things were sufficient to advance him on the path of Sri Vidya and receive Mother Divine's vision (Darshan).
• Each name in Sri Lalita Sahasranaam is a powerful mantra in itself. Several names consist of secret Beeja Akshars (seed syllables). Regular chanting of the Stotram improves Sadhak’s mental and emotional state. Ma Lalita’s names carry her energy that provides emotional stability and helps relieve issues like depression and anxiety.
• Lalita Sahasranaam unblocks creativity and inspires new ideas and thoughts. The practitioner overcomes fear and self-doubt and takes on new and challenging tasks.
• The regular practice of Lalita Sahasranaam purifies the mind and helps awaken the Kundalini. 
• With intense guided practice, the Sadhak can awaken the chakras (energy centers) and achieve self-realisation.

If you want to see meaningful progress in your life, chanting the Lalita Sahasranaam will undoubtedly be helpful.

Lalita Sahasranaam Sadhana—A Rare Opportunity!

The fifth day of the Sharad Navratri is celebrated as Lalita Panchami. Scriptures mention it as the day when Ma Lalita appeared to defeat the demon Bhandasur, born from the ashes of Kamdev (the God of love and desire).

The upcoming Lalita Panchami (26th September 2025) is an auspicious occasion to invoke Ma Lalita Tripurasundari with her 1000 powerful names from the Lalita Sahasranaam. She blesses her devotees with abundance, inner peace, and joy.

This Sharad Navratri, you can do the Lalita Sahasranaam Sadhana (26 Sept. ‘25-15 Nov. ‘25) made available for the very first time on our App. 

Join this sadhana, and receive the divine grace of Ma Lalitambika. If completing the full sadhana is not possible, no problem. You can listen to and do the Jap of Lalita Sahasranaam Stotram on Lalita Panchami. Sign up for Sadhana App today!

Sri Matre Namah!